Star Wars: The Old Republic release date set for this year, beta tests in September

Star Wars: The Old Republic will be released later this year, report Eurogamer , but not before the conclusion of a series of weekend beta tests set to take place in September. The news follows yesterday's announcement detailing the pricey Old Republic special editions and pre-order deals . It may be few months yet until game is out, but you can join the PC Gamer guilds right now. Europeans can sign up with the 250-strong force of the mighty Mint Imperials , while US players can join the 400-strong Coconut Monkeys .

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